On the road with hypnotist Paul Ramsay

PORTSMOUTH — Anchor Line, based in downtown Portsmouth, recently completed production of the first season of a web-based reality series with certified hypnotist Paul Ramsay of Somersworth.

Ramsay, who tours the country with his entertainment show “Mind Games”, approached Adam Flaherty, owner of Anchor Line in the spring of 2012 to pitch the concept for Hypnotic, inviting Flaherty to join him on the road to document his life as an entertainer and pseudo-celebrity, juxtaposed with the alienation of weeks of travel along with personal challenges, struggles, and accomplishments.

Flaherty commented, “When Paul raised the idea, it sounded unlike any of the reality shows I’ve seen lately. Traveling with Paul and capturing the energy of his college shows and his misadventures on the road was enticing, and I think his unique career and interesting personal story will appeal to a wide audience.” Ramsay added, “There’s a tremendous level of curiosity around hypnotism from the greater public, but there are also myths and misunderstandings that create fear for folks. I’m hoping this project will dispel some of that fear and create more healthy interest.”

The first season of Hypnotic, made up 7 webisodes, can be seen in its entirety at youtube.com/user/paulramsaych or on PPMTV, whose schedule is available online at ppmtvnh.org.

“We’re excited to continue producing episodes,” adds Flaherty. “It’s such a unique concept, and it’s so entertaining, that we’re confident it has real potential.”